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Hans India
2 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
OU to hold its 84th convocation on Aug 19
Hyderabad: Osmania University has announced that its 84th Convocation is slated on August 19, 2025. This ceremony will celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of its dedicated students. On Sunday, Professor Kumar Molugaram, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University, said that Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, Bengaluru, has consented to be the Chief Guest and deliver the convocation address. Jishnu Dev Varma, the Governor of Telangana and Chancellor of Osmania University, will preside over this prestigious ceremony. The 84th Convocation will formally confer degrees, diplomas, and gold medals upon the successful candidates who completed their programs during the academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24. Notably, Ph.D. degrees awarded between November 1, 2023, and August 6, 2025, will also be conferred during this ceremony. Detailed information regarding the application process is available on the Osmania University website. The last date for submitting online applications without late charges is August 7, 2025. Applications will be accepted with a late fee until August 12, 2025. This 84th Convocation promises to be an inspiring and memorable event, celebrating the hard work and dedication of Osmania University's graduating class while reinforcing the institution's enduring legacy of academic excellence, he noted.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
ISRO Chairman unveils plans for India's space station by 2035, human moon landing by 2040
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan has announced that India will establish its own space station by 2035 and will send an astronaut to the moon and bring them back to Earth independently by 2040. Dr. Narayanan was speaking as the chief guest at the convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) here on Sunday. He highlighted the significant strides India has made in the fields of space and technology, noting that the country is emerging as a global leader by placing strong emphasis on innovation and research. 'By 2035, we are going to build our own space station, and by 2040 we are going to send our own human being—our brother or sister—to the moon,' he said, addressing the gathering of students, their parents, and faculty members of the premier institute. Dr. Narayanan recalled how India's space programme began modestly, with the launch of a 17-metre rocket that could carry only 35 kilograms. Today, he noted, the country is building rockets as tall as 40-storey buildings, capable of lifting payloads of up to 74,000 kilograms. He added that the Aditya mission has made India one of only four countries to send satellites to study the Sun, and it has provided an abundance of valuable data to the scientific community. 'ISRO also successfully conducted a docking experiment this year, placing India among the few nations capable of performing such advanced space maneuvers,' he said. Looking ahead, Dr. Narayanan said India is preparing for a Venus orbiter mission and is in the process of launching several rockets and satellites, with strong involvement from numerous start-ups working in the space sector. 'What began as a humble effort, where rockets were transported on bicycles, has now witnessed phenomenal growth. Today, the entire world is watching us. By 2040, India will be on par with any other country in the field of space technology,' he asserted, adding that ISRO's efforts will also contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat. During the convocation, a total of 206 degrees were conferred, including 183 Bachelor of Technology ( 19 Master of Technology ( and four Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
ISRO Chairman unveils plans for India's space station by 2035, moon landing by 2040
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan has announced that India will establish its own space station by 2035 and will send an astronaut to the moon and bring them back to Earth independently by 2040. Dr. Narayanan was speaking as the chief guest at the convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) here on Sunday. He highlighted the significant strides India has made in the fields of space and technology, noting that the country is emerging as a global leader by placing strong emphasis on innovation and research. 'By 2035, we are going to build our own space station, and by 2040 we are going to send our own human being—our brother or sister—to the moon,' he said, addressing the gathering of students, their parents, and faculty members of the premier institute. Dr. Narayanan recalled how India's space programme began modestly, with the launch of a 17-metre rocket that could carry only 35 kilograms. Today, he noted, the country is building rockets as tall as 40-storey buildings, capable of lifting payloads of up to 74,000 kilograms. He added that the Aditya mission has made India one of only four countries to send satellites to study the Sun, and it has provided an abundance of valuable data to the scientific community. 'ISRO also successfully conducted a docking experiment this year, placing India among the few nations capable of performing such advanced space maneuvers,' he said. Looking ahead, Dr. Narayanan said India is preparing for a Venus orbiter mission and is in the process of launching several rockets and satellites, with strong involvement from numerous start-ups working in the space sector. 'What began as a humble effort, where rockets were transported on bicycles, has now witnessed phenomenal growth. Today, the entire world is watching us. By 2040, India will be on par with any other country in the field of space technology,' he asserted, adding that ISRO's efforts will also contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat. During the convocation, a total of 206 degrees were conferred, including 183 Bachelor of Technology ( 19 Master of Technology ( and four Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
India.com
07-07-2025
- Science
- India.com
India's First Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla Speaks To ISRO Chairman, Thanks PM Modi
India's first Gaganyatri, Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission on Monday had a conversation with ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan and thanked the Indian space agency for enabling his safe and successful journey to space expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for providing him with this incredible opportunity to represent India on the ISS. The discussion was also attended by several senior officials from ISRO, including Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Chairman of the Program Management Council for Human Space Programme; Shri M Mohan, Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC); Shri Padmakumar E S, Director of ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU); Shri M Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary of ISRO; and Shri N Vedachalam, former Director of LPSC.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
VTU to confer honourary doctorates on ISRO chairman, two others
The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) will present honorary doctorates to V. Narayanan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Secretary, Department of Space, Prashant Prakash, founder, Excel India, and C.S. Sunder Raju, Chancellor, Atria University, Bengaluru. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will present these honoris casa Doctor of Science degrees at the Convocation-1 at the university campus in Belagavi on July 4. He will also award undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD degrees, as well as research degrees and integrated dual degrees to students. Ajay Kumar Sood, Padmashri awardee and Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India will be the chief guest and deliver the convocation address. Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar will be present. Over 60,600 degrees, including BSc Honours, research, PhD and integrated dual degrees will be presented. Vice-Chancellor S. Vidyashankar, Registrar (Evaluation) T.N. Sreenivasa and other officers were present at the press conference. 'VTU has taken several initiatives like facilitating research and teaching collaborations and faculty and student exchange with high-quality foreign HEIs, to promote Karnataka as a global study destination and internationalisation of education. It is set to help our students who wish to go to abroad for higher studies by announcing calendar of events in line with the International Academic Calendar so that our students will not face any hurdles and difficulties in admissions process at foreign universities,' Mr. Vidyashankar told reporters in Belagavi on Tuesday (July 1). 'In view of the above and also to avoid delay in award of degree certificates to graduates as many companies and public sector entities are instructing to submit degree certificates at the time of joining, University is planned to conduct two convocations in a year since 2023,'' he added.
